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Topic: Help in identifying small dish/bowl. Murano or Scandinavian? (Read 1937 times)

This is a small clear cased bowl (deeper red than actually shown). It has a lovely silvery/crystal appearance around the edges. Is this Murano? If so, does anyone know who made it and when it was likely made? How do I tell the difference between Murano and some Swedish pieces which have a very similar appearance? :? Thank you for any help or advice.Regards - Anne :oops:

Hi Anne,There are many different artists that make this shape so it is hard to tell with certainty. I have seen the shape in Murano, Icet, and Chalet samples. One way I think has halped me in figuring out if a piece is Murano or not, is by how shallow/deep a bowl is. In ICET and Chalet samples I've noticed that the dishes are very shallow and thick. Im not too familiar with Scandinavian makers, so I cant say if it is Scandinavian. Maybe there are other members that have seen similar pieces with actual labels and can let you know. Hope this helps you out a little.Javier

Thank you for your comments Javier. :lol: My little dish is 2" high and 0.5" thick- weighing 600g. It may well be an ashtray as it has three "thingymabobs" ... not sure what you call them, where cigarettes can rest. I have heard of Chalet glass which I think is either American or Canadian, but not Icet. Is this an American company? I absolutely love glass but feel I need to attend G.A. (Glassoholics Anonymous!) to curb my compulsion to buy it! The more I learn about glass, the less I actually know - if you know what I mean :? Hopefully someone can identify the maker.Thanks once more Javier!Regards - Anne.